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california's election watchdog calls it a case of political money laundering. teachers unions donated $16 million of the 69 million raised to advocate for the ballot measure. >> our particular schools are champions. >> reporter: joe carlson is co-principal of this high school. before the vote his school district was drawing up plans to slash $35 million from its budget on top of the $330 million it cut since 2008. music, arts and athletics were on the chopping block. the school year would have been shortened by three weeks. >> this is an investment. it's an investment in the future of our state. we'll have a lot more productive citizens if we invest in education. >> reporter: if there's a lesson for other states to raise taxes it may be this. governor brown said voters agreed to the tax increase only because his budget included spending cuts of $20 billion. john blackstone, cbs news, los angeles. >> coming up after your local news on cbs "this morning," live reports on the new snowstorm that's adding misery to the east. i'm terrell brown in new york, this is th
california's election watchdog calls it a case of political money laundering. teachers unions donated $16 million of the 69 million raised to advocate for the ballot measure. >> our particular schools are champions. >> reporter: joe carlson is co-principal of this high school. before the vote his school district was drawing up plans to slash $35 million from its budget on top of the $330 million it cut since 2008. music, arts and athletics were on the chopping block. the school year...
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in california support for prop 37 has dropped steeply from 66% in september to 39%. but many are fighting hard for the right to know. >> i've got to make the decisions about their diets. >> reporter: on election day it will be her vote. john blackstone, cbs news, san francisco. >>> when we come back on a monday from cancer treatment to the gridiron. the colts head coach makes a power speech and his rookie quarterback delivers with a record setting performance. a power speech and his rookie quarterback delivers with a record setting performance. [ female announcer ] introducing u the latest coffee machine from nespresso. modular. intuitive. combines espresso and fresh milk. the new u. nespresso. what else? available at these fine retailers. quickly extinguish the flam. what was found nearby that s it appear suspicious. plus: found clinging to an overturned boat. seven people are rescued from toms bay. how two children endedp trapped. and one day away. we're just over 24 hour before the pols open nationwide. the frantic pace for the presidential candidates this morning
in california support for prop 37 has dropped steeply from 66% in september to 39%. but many are fighting hard for the right to know. >> i've got to make the decisions about their diets. >> reporter: on election day it will be her vote. john blackstone, cbs news, san francisco. >>> when we come back on a monday from cancer treatment to the gridiron. the colts head coach makes a power speech and his rookie quarterback delivers with a record setting performance. a power...
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and here in california.. the governor sticks his neck ou, begging voters to raise tax, >>> here's a look at the weather in some cities around the country. in d.c., a snowy mix. in st. louis, sunny and 50. denver, sunny and 73. and seattle, showers and 51. >>> here is your election night recap. barack obama has won a second term as president of the united states. the president defeated mitt romney in at least seven of nine key battleground states to rack up a decisive win in the electoral college, but the popular vote was very close. the president will still have to deal with a divided congress. democrats retained a slim margin in the senate while republicans retained their control of the house. john boehner will remain speaker of the house. big wins for same-sex marriage. maine and maryland approved gay and lesbian marriage by popular vote. and it's also on the ballot in washington state, but right now that is too close to call. in minnesota, a constitutional amendment limiting marriage to a man and woman has
and here in california.. the governor sticks his neck ou, begging voters to raise tax, >>> here's a look at the weather in some cities around the country. in d.c., a snowy mix. in st. louis, sunny and 50. denver, sunny and 73. and seattle, showers and 51. >>> here is your election night recap. barack obama has won a second term as president of the united states. the president defeated mitt romney in at least seven of nine key battleground states to rack up a decisive win in...
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. >>> this morning much of northern california is under a flood warning as the second of three storms hits the pacific coast. the first storm hit wednesday, today's storm is expected to bring in even more severe dose of heavy rain, high winds and flooding from san francisco to the oregon border. the third storm is expected saturday night. by the time it's all over parts of the state could see up to 15 inches of rain. >>> overseas. egyptian mohamed morsi is expected to sign a new constitution today approved early this morningg by the egyptian assembly. the constitution was approved without input of liberal and. christian lawmakers and gives clerics oversight over legislation and restricts freedom of speech, women's rights and other liberties. >> secretary of state hillary clinton is critical of the overwhelming united nations vote to recognize a palestinian state. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu called it meaningless. the palestinians don't control their borders, airspace or trade but for many of them thursday's vote was a historic victory. vinita nair reports. >> reporter: t
. >>> this morning much of northern california is under a flood warning as the second of three storms hits the pacific coast. the first storm hit wednesday, today's storm is expected to bring in even more severe dose of heavy rain, high winds and flooding from san francisco to the oregon border. the third storm is expected saturday night. by the time it's all over parts of the state could see up to 15 inches of rain. >>> overseas. egyptian mohamed morsi is expected to sign a...
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. >>> meanwhile, four men in california have been arrested in a terrorist plot. federal officials say the men arranged to join al qaeda and the taliban. they allegedly plans to kill americans at home and in afghanistan by bombing government buildings. if convicted, they could face up to 15 years in prison. >>> in washington, republicans are digging in their heels over the possible nomination of susan rice to be the next secretary of state. 97 house republicans signed a letter to president obama saying rice misled the nation about the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. rice has been criticized for saying shortly after attack that it did not appear to be an act of terrorism. >>> president obama wraps up his trip to southeast asia. his last stop was cambodia. he attended a summit of regional leaders and in a private meeting expressed his concern over human rights issues in cambodia. >>> wet weather is forecast to continue through the week in the pacific northwest. heavy rain and wind is causing extensive damage in washington and oregon. there is widesp
. >>> meanwhile, four men in california have been arrested in a terrorist plot. federal officials say the men arranged to join al qaeda and the taliban. they allegedly plans to kill americans at home and in afghanistan by bombing government buildings. if convicted, they could face up to 15 years in prison. >>> in washington, republicans are digging in their heels over the possible nomination of susan rice to be the next secretary of state. 97 house republicans signed a letter...
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out west, heavy rain begins falling this evening in northern california and moves up the coast, bringing as much as 5 inches over the next few days. snow in higher elevations could top one foot in the south. expect high wind and rain from the carolinas to florida. the southwest and northeast remain dry. >>> in sports this morning, another bruising chapter in one of the nfl's fiercest rivalries. the ravens visiting the steelers in pittsburgh. in the first, byron leftwich rumbles 31 yards to the end zone. pittsburgh up 7-0. second quarter, jones takes a punt back 63 yards for the score. that's the ravens only touchdown of the game but it was enough to give baltimore a 13-10 win. >>> a classic comeback. carolina for the tampa bay buccaneers. the bucs trailing by eight points in the last minute. josh freeman threads the needle to vince jackson for the touchdown. tampa bay needing the two-point conversion for the tie. it's jackson again. grabbing the pass in the end zone. so we go to overtime. the bucs strike first, freeman hits dallas clark for the game-winning touchdown. tampa bay overcomes
out west, heavy rain begins falling this evening in northern california and moves up the coast, bringing as much as 5 inches over the next few days. snow in higher elevations could top one foot in the south. expect high wind and rain from the carolinas to florida. the southwest and northeast remain dry. >>> in sports this morning, another bruising chapter in one of the nfl's fiercest rivalries. the ravens visiting the steelers in pittsburgh. in the first, byron leftwich rumbles 31...
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to help restore service, the air force flew dozens of utility trucks from california to the east coast. and for many in the big apple the situation is growing worse by the hour. residents are complaining that much-needed assistance is slow to arrive. nearly half of manhattan remains blacked out and temporary charging stations were set up so people can charnel up their cell phones. but as michelle miller shows us, many are still stranded inside their homes. >> reporter: in the dark and narrow staircase of lower manhattan seward park apartment complex, we heard the echo of the footsteps. >> three, four, five, six -- >> reporter: to make his way through. the 62-year-old counts every step. >> got to slow down for us, buddy. >> reporter: have to slow down for us, buddy. seward lost power monday night. since then castwell is the only lifeline to the outside world for at least seven families. he was headed to the 20th floor. >> we got a message to try and help these people, whoever they are. >> reporter: he first stopped to visit 92-year-old lily. she lives on floor 16. >> if people hadn't be
to help restore service, the air force flew dozens of utility trucks from california to the east coast. and for many in the big apple the situation is growing worse by the hour. residents are complaining that much-needed assistance is slow to arrive. nearly half of manhattan remains blacked out and temporary charging stations were set up so people can charnel up their cell phones. but as michelle miller shows us, many are still stranded inside their homes. >> reporter: in the dark and...
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citrus greening has been discovered in georgia, south carolina, louisiana and texas and california. >> we lost jobs. we lost 3.5 billion in economic impact. >> reporter: andrew meadows is with the trade group florida citrus mutual. >> take a look at your eight ounce glass of orange juice in the morning and imagine that not being there because that's how serious it is. >> reporter: pesticides kills the insect that carries the disease but there's no cure for trees infected with citrus greening. >> what is it like for you when you look at a tree that has this disease? >> well, first of all i think about planting that tree. a lot of them i planted. i think about how hard it's going to be to get a tree to that point. >> reporter: farmers and the u.s. department of agriculture are sending $69 million to develop of a cure but it could take years. that leaves him one option, try to grow new trees faster than his old trees are dying. manuel bojorquez, cbs news, lake wales, florida. >> we know babies like to kick and stretch. it turns out they yawn. a study of 40 ultrasounds found healthy fetus
citrus greening has been discovered in georgia, south carolina, louisiana and texas and california. >> we lost jobs. we lost 3.5 billion in economic impact. >> reporter: andrew meadows is with the trade group florida citrus mutual. >> take a look at your eight ounce glass of orange juice in the morning and imagine that not being there because that's how serious it is. >> reporter: pesticides kills the insect that carries the disease but there's no cure for trees infected...
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in california support for prop 37 has dropped steeply from 66% in september to 39%. but many are fighting hard for the right to know. >> i've got to make the decisions about their diets. >> reporter: on election day it will be her vote. yukon blackstone, cbs news, san francisco. >>> when we come back on a monday from cancer treatment to the gridiron. the colts head coach makes a power speech and his rookie quarterback delivers with a record setting performance. at the masters. 14-year-old boy from china will be the youngest boy ever to hit the links at augusta national. on sunday that eighth grader won the asia-pacific championship which earned him an invitation to the masters. i'm terrell brown. this is "cbs morning news." good morning and welcome to 9news now. today is monday november 5th. the day before we end the political commercials on tv. >> i'm going to miss them. >> i'm andrea roane. >> and i'm mike haiduk. be thankful you have prayers. prayers for -- you have power. prayers for them. >> it is cold,. >> and we have a nor'easter coming on wednesday and thursd
in california support for prop 37 has dropped steeply from 66% in september to 39%. but many are fighting hard for the right to know. >> i've got to make the decisions about their diets. >> reporter: on election day it will be her vote. yukon blackstone, cbs news, san francisco. >>> when we come back on a monday from cancer treatment to the gridiron. the colts head coach makes a power speech and his rookie quarterback delivers with a record setting performance. at the...
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more than a thousand utility crews from as far away as california and canada are being staged at citi field, home to the new york mets. >> we're in hand to hand combat. we are just going block to block putting up facilities that have been damaged by those winds and/or the floods. >> reporter: john is in charge of power restoration for new york's largest electric company. con ed has restored power to 800,000 customers but have 150,000 to go before a coastal storm sweeps in mid week. >> it may slow down the troops that are out there doing restoration. >> reporter: on new jersey's long beach island, homeowners, including this woman, were finally allowed to check the damage. damage. >> the bottom fell out, so we were lucky that the house is still standing. we had seen pictures of the house, so we knew it had been badly damaged, but still seeing it is painful. >> reporter: meanwhile, the gas lines could get longer. the nor'easter could knock out power to some of the pumps that's just been restored. jim axelrod, cbs news, new york. >> with that nor'easter on its way up the atlantic coast, s
more than a thousand utility crews from as far away as california and canada are being staged at citi field, home to the new york mets. >> we're in hand to hand combat. we are just going block to block putting up facilities that have been damaged by those winds and/or the floods. >> reporter: john is in charge of power restoration for new york's largest electric company. con ed has restored power to 800,000 customers but have 150,000 to go before a coastal storm sweeps in mid week....
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parts of california and southwest oregon could see as much as 15 inches. several feet of snow is expected to fall in the mountain regions. look for lake-effect snow in parts of michigan. dry in the northeast and south. brisk sales have pushed tonight's powerball jackpot to $500 million. it's a record amount for powerball and the second biggest lottery jackpot in history behind the $656 mega million prize in march. a single powerball winner would take home a lump sum of $327 million before taxes. >> build myself a nice home. >> donate a bunch of it. i don't need that kind of money. i'm content with what i got. >> people just rolled their eyes across america because of that. the federal government takes off 25% in taxes. then depending on where you live there's state and city taxes. if you don't see me in this seat tomorrow it's because i hit it. if you don't see me or ashley morrison tomorrow it's because we're halfway to a caribbean destination sipping on cocktails. ashley morrison has moneywatch this morning. am i telling the truth here? >> i would have t
parts of california and southwest oregon could see as much as 15 inches. several feet of snow is expected to fall in the mountain regions. look for lake-effect snow in parts of michigan. dry in the northeast and south. brisk sales have pushed tonight's powerball jackpot to $500 million. it's a record amount for powerball and the second biggest lottery jackpot in history behind the $656 mega million prize in march. a single powerball winner would take home a lump sum of $327 million before...
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it has knocked down power lines and trees in northern california yesterday. a second more powerful storm is expected to hit this afternoon. the third with the most rain is expected this weekend. some areas could see as much as 18 inches of rain. overseas now, egyptian president mohamed morsi is expected to explain why he granted himself almost absolute authority in a national address later today. anti-morsi protests raged through the night just down the road from where the egyptian assembly agreed on a final constitution. a vote is expected today. holly williams is in cairo. >> reporter: what we're seeing here in egypt is a straight on -- 0 show down between mohamed morsi the country's first democratically elected president and his opponent. morsi is showing no signs of backing down from the expanded new powers that he gave himself last week including immunity from the court. judges from these top courts have gone on strike. meanwhile egypt's supreme constitutional court said it will rule on sunday on whether or not to dissolve the assembly that drafted egypt
it has knocked down power lines and trees in northern california yesterday. a second more powerful storm is expected to hit this afternoon. the third with the most rain is expected this weekend. some areas could see as much as 18 inches of rain. overseas now, egyptian president mohamed morsi is expected to explain why he granted himself almost absolute authority in a national address later today. anti-morsi protests raged through the night just down the road from where the egyptian assembly...
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and parts of the rockies and california. the southwest stays dry. here in new york a crane that snapped from sandy's high winds continues to dangle more than 70 stories up. it is right down the street from this building. john miller spoke with two city engineers who took on the dangerous task of making sure the crane doesn't fall to the street below. >> reporter: during the storm that snapped the boom off the crane with winds gusting through and swinging the hanging boom back and forth two new york city building department engineers had to get to the top of the building and answer the question would the boom hold or come crashing down? for most of the long climb the only way up was the stairs. >> i've never heard anything as loud as wind howling in my life as we got to the 48th floor and you have to apply so much pressure to open the door. i was with him. we got into the hallway and you could almost get sucked right out. >> reporter: michael and timothy had to check each of the structural braces that held the tower with the crane on top the side of
and parts of the rockies and california. the southwest stays dry. here in new york a crane that snapped from sandy's high winds continues to dangle more than 70 stories up. it is right down the street from this building. john miller spoke with two city engineers who took on the dangerous task of making sure the crane doesn't fall to the street below. >> reporter: during the storm that snapped the boom off the crane with winds gusting through and swinging the hanging boom back and forth...
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and in california, proposition 30 is still too close to call. governor brown says the bill is the only hope to prevent more cuts to public schools. if it pass, prop 30 would raise the state sales tax and increase income taxes for people who make at least $250,000. and also another high profile label on modified foods appears to be feeling. prop spgs says consumers have a right to know, but opponents say the labels would stigmatize foods that are scientifically proven to be safe. coming up after your local news on cbs morning news, complete coverage and analysis including interviews with key players from both parties. i don't know if it's just me, but ink we're all happy this thing is gist over. i'm terrell brown. this is the "cbs morning news." [ mom ] 3 days into school break and they're already bored. hmm, we need a new game. ♪ that'll save the day. ♪ so will bounty select-a-size. it's the smaller powerful sheet. the only one with trap + lock technology. look! one select-a-size sheet of bounty is 50% more absorbent than a full size sheet o
and in california, proposition 30 is still too close to call. governor brown says the bill is the only hope to prevent more cuts to public schools. if it pass, prop 30 would raise the state sales tax and increase income taxes for people who make at least $250,000. and also another high profile label on modified foods appears to be feeling. prop spgs says consumers have a right to know, but opponents say the labels would stigmatize foods that are scientifically proven to be safe. coming up after...
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. >> reporter: you won't find blastic bags at the checkout counter at bob's market in southern california. they are banned in 50 cities and counties across the state. francine shops with her own reusable bag and wants more communities to enforce similar bans. >> if they went through a garbage dump or a trash site and saw what was going on they would think twice about it. >> reporter: supporters of the ban say plastic bags crowd land fills, pollute streets and waterways and threaten marine life. where plastic is banned like here in santa monica, stores go through piles of paper bags. those also take a toll on the environment but about 50% do get recycled. that's compared to about 5% of plastic bags. but manufacturers say banning the bags is unfair. >> the amount of litter nationally that plastic bags produce is less than half of 1%. >> reporter: marine scientis is with the advocacy group heal the bay and says in los angeles plastic bags make up closer to 25%. >> litter on the streets gets washed through the storm sewer system, through our waterway systems. and plastic bags are part of that
. >> reporter: you won't find blastic bags at the checkout counter at bob's market in southern california. they are banned in 50 cities and counties across the state. francine shops with her own reusable bag and wants more communities to enforce similar bans. >> if they went through a garbage dump or a trash site and saw what was going on they would think twice about it. >> reporter: supporters of the ban say plastic bags crowd land fills, pollute streets and waterways and...
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or california doing it and making some kind of statement like that by watching the film. >> tuberville said he was angered over back-to-back penalties during texas tech's win over kansas. >>> when we come back, a soda that could fight fat. and costume controversy. victoria's secret under fire for one of designs at its annual fashion show. okay, now here's our holiday gift list. aww, not the mall. well, i'll do the shopping... if you do the shipping. shipping's a hassle. i'll go to the mall. hey. hi. you know, holiday shipping's easy with priority mail flat rate boxes from the postal service. if it fits, it ships anywhere in the country for a low flat rate. yea, i know. oh, you're good. good luck! priority mail flat rate boxes. online pricing starts at $5.15. only from the postal service. caught up in david petraeus probe. why u-s commander in afghanistan is now under investigation. plus: sudden retirement. the port of oakland's director suddenly resigns. the possible connection to a stp club scandal. and heeding the call? people around the world may not mae make it to work or school t.
or california doing it and making some kind of statement like that by watching the film. >> tuberville said he was angered over back-to-back penalties during texas tech's win over kansas. >>> when we come back, a soda that could fight fat. and costume controversy. victoria's secret under fire for one of designs at its annual fashion show. okay, now here's our holiday gift list. aww, not the mall. well, i'll do the shopping... if you do the shipping. shipping's a hassle. i'll go...
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. >>> and today is the second day of a strike against raley's grocery stores in northern california and nevada. the walkout began after contract talks broke off early yesterday. the issues are medical benefits, elimination of premium pay for working on sundays, and proposed pay freeze. they will be out on the picket lines today. >>> got your traffic and weather and a weather forecast i think you're going to love right after the break. ,,,,,,,,,, >>> good morning. let's get a check of the east bay. northbound able to eight backup past the oakland coliseum on 880. an earlier crash, 34 minutes between 238 and the maze. northbound 880 approaching bird accident blocking a lane. so these are your drive times for the south bay. 101, 280 and the guadalupe parkway, all in the red. quick look at the san mateo bridge. they just cleared an accident before the toll plaza. and a little slow and go heading out on westbound 92 towards the high-rise. that's traffic. for your forecast, here's lawrence. >> a lot of sunshine around the bay area now. what a day it's going to be likely going to see a lot of
. >>> and today is the second day of a strike against raley's grocery stores in northern california and nevada. the walkout began after contract talks broke off early yesterday. the issues are medical benefits, elimination of premium pay for working on sundays, and proposed pay freeze. they will be out on the picket lines today. >>> got your traffic and weather and a weather forecast i think you're going to love right after the break. ,,,,,,,,,, >>> good morning....
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they tried to drive their jeep cherokee over the top of the 14-foot fence in southeast california using a makeshift ramp. agents on patrol came across the jeep just as it got stuck. two people trying to free it fled back into mexico when agents got there. they tried. >>> the streets of san francisco were awash in orange and black not for halloween but to salute the baseball giants. there was a parade wednesday. fans carried brooms. guess why, by the way? to represent san francisco's four game sweep of the tigers. i didn't immediately think that. that just me? i was thinking witches and halloween. cool. good to see. coming up after your local news on cbs this morning the latest on recovery efforts from hurricane sandy. i'm terrell brown. this is your morning news. [ mother ] you can't leave the table till you finish your vegetables. [ clock ticking ] [ male announcer ] there's a better way... v8 v-fusion. vegetable nutrition they need, fruit taste they love. could've had a v8. or...try kids boxes! could've had a v8. >>> good morning, and welcome to 9news now, today is thursday, november
they tried to drive their jeep cherokee over the top of the 14-foot fence in southeast california using a makeshift ramp. agents on patrol came across the jeep just as it got stuck. two people trying to free it fled back into mexico when agents got there. they tried. >>> the streets of san francisco were awash in orange and black not for halloween but to salute the baseball giants. there was a parade wednesday. fans carried brooms. guess why, by the way? to represent san francisco's...
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will a california vote have nationwide affects >> jeff: california voters will decide tuesday if foodmakers must label all products that are made with genetically modified ingredients. it's estimated that up to 75% of all processed foods sold in your local grocery store contain gmos. but as john blackstone reports, the labeling debate has been served up with plenty of controversy. >> hmmmm. >> reporter: susan lang is very picky about what she feeds her kids even at snacktime. >> more cheese and vegetables. >> reporter: i have seen in my life how important a healthy diet is for my kids. >> reporter: lang supports california's proposition 37 which calls for labeling foods containing genetically modified ingredients. or gmos. >> the research hasn't been done about the long-term effects. these are brand-new foods. >> reporter: in the u.s. more than 93% of the soy crop and 88% of corn is genetically engineered. offered to withstand chemical weed killer and corn to repel insects, pesticide is engineered directly into the crenels. 61 countries have gmo labeling laws but the u.s. food and drug admi
will a california vote have nationwide affects >> jeff: california voters will decide tuesday if foodmakers must label all products that are made with genetically modified ingredients. it's estimated that up to 75% of all processed foods sold in your local grocery store contain gmos. but as john blackstone reports, the labeling debate has been served up with plenty of controversy. >> hmmmm. >> reporter: susan lang is very picky about what she feeds her kids even at snacktime....
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the big supporters are with the california teachers association. if it passes the state sales tax goes up a quarter, a quarter penny on the dollar for four years, it would last for four years. income tax would go up for seven years if you make more than $250,000 a year. now, that revenue would offset the trigger. earlier i asked dean vogel head of the teacher's union, a happens if the trigger cuts go into effect. >> people are saying we have to stay to the world standards in california and now you're going to eliminate 15 instructal days it doesn't make sense. but that's where we are. what we believe is when we took that case to the voter and the voter understood the truth about the initiative they said we're standing with you. >> reporter: well, i think all that this crowd needs to see is governor jerry brown walk in that door. we're expecting it any minute. these folks with the teacher's union rallying up the crowd. the mood is very positive. >> all right, alan martin. we had continue to check back with you as this proposition ebbs and flows. >>>
the big supporters are with the california teachers association. if it passes the state sales tax goes up a quarter, a quarter penny on the dollar for four years, it would last for four years. income tax would go up for seven years if you make more than $250,000 a year. now, that revenue would offset the trigger. earlier i asked dean vogel head of the teacher's union, a happens if the trigger cuts go into effect. >> people are saying we have to stay to the world standards in california...
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. >> on change.org a target employee from california started a petition. 150,000 people signed in support, similar to last year. >> i believe i am standing up for the greater good. >> reporter: when they protested target's midnight opening. >> thanksgiving is a family time. how far are we going to go for retail and commercialism? >> an appetite for shopping and it is earlier and earlier. >> reporter: university of saint thomas marketing professor says it it comes down to competition and stores like target are supplying a demand. >> nobody wants to come in second in that race. so, it is really a question, look, people are thinking about shopping, they want to go shopping. >> like him, even though this year his job at a call center requires him to work on thanksgiving, too. >> part of my paycheck. i get a lot of time to spend with my family on my days off and i use that time wisely. >>> all right, mother nature turned up the normal calm waters off of australia with a rare waterspout. it happened off of new south whales. it brought rain, hail, no damage was reported. >>> all right, we are ke
. >> on change.org a target employee from california started a petition. 150,000 people signed in support, similar to last year. >> i believe i am standing up for the greater good. >> reporter: when they protested target's midnight opening. >> thanksgiving is a family time. how far are we going to go for retail and commercialism? >> an appetite for shopping and it is earlier and earlier. >> reporter: university of saint thomas marketing professor says it it...
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unions in california rallied against the measure. they claimed it would have robbed them of their political power. >>> 4:41. san jose voters appear to be embracing a minimum wage tax hike. we'll have that and the results plus much morning coming up right after the break. stay with us. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, there are hundreds of ways people use lysol disinfectant spray. ben's mom uses it around the bathtub. it kills mold, and unlike clorox clean-up, it's approved to keep it from coming back for up to a week. share your lysol story, and see more, on facebook. displaced this morning aftea fire tore through a house in newark. the incident was reported at the two-story he on merion drive just a >>> people are displaced this morning after a fire tore through a house in newark. the incident was reported at the two-story home on marian drive just after 2:00 this morning. fire crews had the flames under control within an hour. alameda county fire says there were no injuries, no word on the cause of the fire. >>> new york city is warning people in lo
unions in california rallied against the measure. they claimed it would have robbed them of their political power. >>> 4:41. san jose voters appear to be embracing a minimum wage tax hike. we'll have that and the results plus much morning coming up right after the break. stay with us. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, there are hundreds of ways people use lysol disinfectant spray. ben's mom uses it around the bathtub. it kills mold, and unlike clorox clean-up, it's approved to keep it from coming back...
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she has been a very good senator i think for california in that respect. wanted her longevity of service in the congress, she is in line to continue with a very key position that i think the administration will need her guidance on vis-a-vis national security and that sort of thing. it's a long time to serve, but if she still has the energy to be there, the senate seems to tolerate longevity of service. >> she will be 85 when her term is done. >> i think she would be 39 is what he she would tell you. >> exactly. [ laughter ] >> joe, thank you. >>> all right. well, it's 6:21 right now. and the food fight on the ballot. >> yeah. the high stakes on soda tax and food labels that and much more coming up. the day." the oklahoma ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, city star thrilled the home >>> and on this day after the election we vote for kevin durant for our play of the day. the oklahoma city star thrilled the hometown crowd thundering down and jamming right there. the monster slam. the thunder led toronto most of the game and beat the raptors 108-88. your play of the d
she has been a very good senator i think for california in that respect. wanted her longevity of service in the congress, she is in line to continue with a very key position that i think the administration will need her guidance on vis-a-vis national security and that sort of thing. it's a long time to serve, but if she still has the energy to be there, the senate seems to tolerate longevity of service. >> she will be 85 when her term is done. >> i think she would be 39 is what he...
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we have a tie. >> keep the california dream alive, yes on 30! thanks! >> the governor makes a last- minute push on his tax for education. >> the governor says if prop 30 fails, schools will get clobbered even more including a reduction of the school year by three weeks. >> authorities in new york and new jersey are getting ready for a nor'easter which is making its way toward the east coast. >>> cleaning up and preparing for another storm. hurricane sandy's frustrated victims try to figure out how they will cast their votes. >> it's not being canceled. you can vote. go to your normal polling place. >> people don't know. he don't know what he do. right now we no have tv. >> from across the bay -- >> she stuck her head in the sand when she should have been pulling at large. >> -- to around the world, the stories that matter on "eyewitness news this morning." ♪ [ music ] >> your realtime captioner: linda marie macdonald >>> good morning, it's tuesday, november 6, election day. i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everybody. i'm frank mallicoat. it's finally here.
we have a tie. >> keep the california dream alive, yes on 30! thanks! >> the governor makes a last- minute push on his tax for education. >> the governor says if prop 30 fails, schools will get clobbered even more including a reduction of the school year by three weeks. >> authorities in new york and new jersey are getting ready for a nor'easter which is making its way toward the east coast. >>> cleaning up and preparing for another storm. hurricane sandy's...
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we start with developing news in urban california. >> that's right. a strike against the supermarket chain. >> contracts with union members. there was a deadline of midnight her to the united food and commercial workers union has started picketing outside of grocery stores. the two sides have been arguing over a wage freeze and end the suffering of his on sunday and change in medical benefits for 7000 workers. >> it affects my livelihood. it affects my family. i have two daughters i'm trying to put through school. >> they need to come to some kind of an agreement. both sides can lose. >> they offered to extend an old contract for three days so they could keep talking about it, but union negotiators called that a symbol delaying tactics. the supermarket chain says it needs to cut costs because of weak economy and competition from nonunion ice companies like lamar. >>> a driver under arrest in santa rosa accused of hitting a pedestrian and steady -- and speeding away. the man was badly hurt. he's now in the hospital. a witness reported seeing a call tha
we start with developing news in urban california. >> that's right. a strike against the supermarket chain. >> contracts with union members. there was a deadline of midnight her to the united food and commercial workers union has started picketing outside of grocery stores. the two sides have been arguing over a wage freeze and end the suffering of his on sunday and change in medical benefits for 7000 workers. >> it affects my livelihood. it affects my family. i have two...
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california governor jerry brown is with us now. good morning. >> good morning to you. >> does this win for prop 30 say that if, in fact, you can define how the money will be spent, in this case for education, the citizens are prepared to vote for tax revenues? >> i think so. people believe in our schools. they believe in the university and what it represents as opportunity for those who are climbing up out of lower income circumstances. look, this is a tough battle. a lot of people say we couldn't do it. a lot of people said, you're crazy to go to the people. but i ran for governor on the pledge that there would be no taxes unless the people themselves voted for them. in this case they did. it's only after, however, 30,000 fewer teachers. we had a massive budget deficit of $27 billion. and i've cut that thing and we'll be in balance. this january we'll have the first balanced budget probably since 1998. i think the reason why people were willing to ask for some -- vote for some more revenue is because the cuts have been across the
california governor jerry brown is with us now. good morning. >> good morning to you. >> does this win for prop 30 say that if, in fact, you can define how the money will be spent, in this case for education, the citizens are prepared to vote for tax revenues? >> i think so. people believe in our schools. they believe in the university and what it represents as opportunity for those who are climbing up out of lower income circumstances. look, this is a tough battle. a lot of...
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shw the death penalty could endn california. a field poll released today, shows nearly half of all vos prefer to replace the death penalty with life in prison without parole. it's a shift from september when the majy said life in prison would ct too much. cbs 5 political reporter, ge lee is where california's dh row is located, san quentin. grace. this was a surprise outcomeo many...including the directf the field poll. mark that you should know about is that the money supposedly saved from all those legal fees and getting rid of the death penalty would be shifted to law enforcement and crime labs and the idea is to help solve murders and reported rapes. live near san quentin, grace lee, cbs 5. >>> on the campaign trail, both presidential candidates are trying to spin today's unemployment numbers in their favor. cbs reporter danielle nottingham shows us how these new numbers could impact undecided voters. >>> reporter: armed with the latest jobs numbers, president obama and republican rival mitt romney are battling it out over t
shw the death penalty could endn california. a field poll released today, shows nearly half of all vos prefer to replace the death penalty with life in prison without parole. it's a shift from september when the majy said life in prison would ct too much. cbs 5 political reporter, ge lee is where california's dh row is located, san quentin. grace. this was a surprise outcomeo many...including the directf the field poll. mark that you should know about is that the money supposedly saved from all...
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one of the biggest supporters is the california teachers association. elissa harrington, cbs 5. >>> there are several other major propositions on the ballots statewide. prop 32 calls for more restrictions on political contributions by labor unions. they would not be able to use money from members' payroll deductions. prop 34 would repeal california's death penalty maximum punishment in the state then would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for capital punishment are too costly. and it's been years since anyone in the state has been executed. >>> prop 36 is another crime and punishment measure. it would revise california's "three strikes" law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony conviction is for a serious or violent crime. prop 37 has to do with the foods you eat. it would require companies to put special labels on raw or processed foods made from genetically altered plants or animals. stay with us on cbs 5 for up-to- the-minute results. special live coverage begins at 4:00 this afternoon. we'll be str
one of the biggest supporters is the california teachers association. elissa harrington, cbs 5. >>> there are several other major propositions on the ballots statewide. prop 32 calls for more restrictions on political contributions by labor unions. they would not be able to use money from members' payroll deductions. prop 34 would repeal california's death penalty maximum punishment in the state then would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for...
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cbs 5 reporter linda yee asks the governor if he should have done anything differently. >> keep the california dream alive, yes on 30! thanks! >> reporter: it was the ultimate pep rally with a few of the governor's friends leading the cheers. >> are we gonna do it? >> yes! >> all right! all right! >> reporter: governor jerry brown barn stormed the state today. recent polls show support dwindling for a major that will raise income taxes for those making more than $250,000 a year and also impose an extra quarter cent sales tax. >> so the governor is asking for your help. will you give it! okay! >> reporter: brown says without tax hikes, get ready for deeper cuts. >> $27 billion of red ink in debt. and we've cut, we've slashed. i mean, it's amazing. >> reporter: the projected $6 billion a year raised by the new taxes will go to education for k through 12th grades and community colleges. and it guarantees funding for public safety services. but polls show less than 50% of the voters support higher taxes. defeat is a real possibility. >> if you could do it over again, what would you do? >> i think
cbs 5 reporter linda yee asks the governor if he should have done anything differently. >> keep the california dream alive, yes on 30! thanks! >> reporter: it was the ultimate pep rally with a few of the governor's friends leading the cheers. >> are we gonna do it? >> yes! >> all right! all right! >> reporter: governor jerry brown barn stormed the state today. recent polls show support dwindling for a major that will raise income taxes for those making more...
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now california wants in on the action. how soon,,,,,,,,,,,,,, every time someone chooses finish over cascade, it sparks a movement. look ! no ugly spots ! and see that shine ! you've got to try finish. because once they try finish, they can't keep it to themselves. i'm switching for good. wow ! awesome ! finish is seriously good. cannot believe how great it works. incredible shine. i won't use anything else. love, love, love finish ! so far over a million neighbors, friends, and family have switched to finish. join the finish revolution. recommended by more dishwasher brands worldwide. sledgehammers, hit a bay ara jewelry store. it happened in los gatos. c5 reporter kiet >>> they were in and out in a flash. two thieves waving guns and sledgehammers hit a bay area jewelry store. it happened in los gatos. kiet do shows us just how quickly they struck. >> reporter: for employees at this fine jeweler's, the surveillance video captured the longest 75 seconds of their lives. >> did you think you were going to die? >> it crosses
now california wants in on the action. how soon,,,,,,,,,,,,,, every time someone chooses finish over cascade, it sparks a movement. look ! no ugly spots ! and see that shine ! you've got to try finish. because once they try finish, they can't keep it to themselves. i'm switching for good. wow ! awesome ! finish is seriously good. cannot believe how great it works. incredible shine. i won't use anything else. love, love, love finish ! so far over a million neighbors, friends, and family have...
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election day is just three days away in california. a final pre election survey by the nonpartisan field poll shows obama leading mitt romney. the 15 point gap is considered a big lead. back in september obama had a 24 point lead. experts say romney has managed to improve his standings among a lot of california voters. this last weekend before election day we are expecting a big push from political cam pands. bay area ballot counters have noticed something different this election season. >>> around our district there is probably about at least eight or nine spot corners like this. >> corners where schoolteachers are waging a last minute battle for voters to support proposition 3. hikes they say would stop more education cuts. they are targeting undecided voters. those who would make up their mind in the polling booth. >>> boy if you haven't mailed them by now you are getting really risky about that ballot. >> steve weir has talked to civics groups, about which propositions to support. it shows on voters ballots. >> if you look at our t
election day is just three days away in california. a final pre election survey by the nonpartisan field poll shows obama leading mitt romney. the 15 point gap is considered a big lead. back in september obama had a 24 point lead. experts say romney has managed to improve his standings among a lot of california voters. this last weekend before election day we are expecting a big push from political cam pands. bay area ballot counters have noticed something different this election season....
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prop 34 would repeal california's little-used death penalty. the maximum punishment in the state would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for capital punishment have been too costly. it's been years since anyone in the state has been executed. plop 36 is another crime and punishment measure revising california's "three strikes" law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony conviction is for a serious or violent crime. and then prop 37 takes on the issue of food. it would require companies to put special labels on raw or processed foods that are made from genetically altered plants or animals. be sure and stay here with cbs 5 for the up-to-the-minute campaign 2012 results. we have special live coverage starting this afternoon at 4:00. we'll also stream results live on cbssf.com. >>> we would like to ask you a question today. so what would you like to know, what issue is driving you to the polls on this election day? you can comment on facebook or twitter, or email us at mornings@cbs5.com and we'll sh
prop 34 would repeal california's little-used death penalty. the maximum punishment in the state would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for capital punishment have been too costly. it's been years since anyone in the state has been executed. plop 36 is another crime and punishment measure revising california's "three strikes" law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony conviction is for a serious or violent crime. and then prop 37...
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. >>> two wealthy california siblings are digging deep into their pockets to make sure their ballot initiatives win tomorrow. charles monger pumped tens of millions into supporting proposition 32 that would stop unions from using payroll- deducted funds for political purposes. his sister molly has spent $47 million supporting proposition 38 which would raise money for education. >>> by a state supreme court ruling, we still don't know who is behind an $11 million effort to defeat prop 32. we do know the money came from the virginia-based americans for responsible leadership and the arizona center to protect patient rights. who is behind these two conservative groups? it's a good question, because their donors turned out to be other nonprofits and those individual contributors names remain secret. >> transparency is the life blood of democracy. the transactions are the equivalent of passing a suitcase in a dark alley. >> the fair political practices commission says the secret donation amounts to money laundering and violates california campaign law. >>> speaking of prop 30, the governor is reall
. >>> two wealthy california siblings are digging deep into their pockets to make sure their ballot initiatives win tomorrow. charles monger pumped tens of millions into supporting proposition 32 that would stop unions from using payroll- deducted funds for political purposes. his sister molly has spent $47 million supporting proposition 38 which would raise money for education. >>> by a state supreme court ruling, we still don't know who is behind an $11 million effort to...
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and they're not in california. $580 million up for grabs, a record jackpot. the winning ticket sold in arizona and missouri. people have been on a ticket- buying spree for days. as i say, not in this state, though. juan fernandez tells us when we may get in on that powerball action. >> reporter: for lotto players, at the always busy blue bird liquor in hawthorne, the news of powerball coming to california was a sweet surprise. >> would i play? absolutely. my sisters play for me in texas. >> reporter: many hearing for the first time that california will soon be joining the 42 other states in the big-money jackpots by april of next year. >> powerball! powerball is going to be the bang. i'm telling you. >> reporter: she already considers herself lucky and can't wait to play. >> i'm glad it's coming here. it's a wonderful thing. i think we deserve a chance to get it too. >> reporter: according to california lottery officials, final regulations are being hammered out with the multi- state lottery association. >> we have to make sure that the rules and regulations
and they're not in california. $580 million up for grabs, a record jackpot. the winning ticket sold in arizona and missouri. people have been on a ticket- buying spree for days. as i say, not in this state, though. juan fernandez tells us when we may get in on that powerball action. >> reporter: for lotto players, at the always busy blue bird liquor in hawthorne, the news of powerball coming to california was a sweet surprise. >> would i play? absolutely. my sisters play for me in...
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. ,, for over 60,000 california foster children, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. everything's different now. sometimes i feel all alone. christmas used to be my favorite. i just don't expect anything. what if santa can't find me? to help, sleep train is holding a secret santa toy drive. bring your gift to any sleep train, and help keep the spirit of the holidays alive. not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child. >> schieffer: the election made it a boom year for the people who make campaign commercials. but it was also good for the business of another group-- the late night comics and that is our "face the nation" flashback. >> this is my concession call. congratulations, blah, blah, blah. did you it. >> hey, hey, hey. everything okay? you seem a little down in ( laughter ) >> it's just i really wanted to be president. i was going to create 12 million jobs. >> look, look, buck up. you created one job, except it was for me. >> all right, very funny. you got me. >> if congress does nothing, the u.s. could go off a so-called fiscal cliff
. ,, for over 60,000 california foster children, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. everything's different now. sometimes i feel all alone. christmas used to be my favorite. i just don't expect anything. what if santa can't find me? to help, sleep train is holding a secret santa toy drive. bring your gift to any sleep train, and help keep the spirit of the holidays alive. not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child. >> schieffer: the election...
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i had never even heard of that, lawrence. >> that's what we do in california, michelle. wherever we need to vote, that's where we go. it was a great day yesterday but what changes we're seeing this morning! low clouds and fog have swept back onshore. the sea breeeze is kicking in so temperatures will be a whole lot different outside today. we have some dense fog out there, as well. so watch out for that. a little misty at the coastline. some fog made its way inside the bay as well, some dense fog showing up in some of the north bay valleys. 54 degrees now in san francisco. 57 in san jose. 51 in santa rosa. high pressure now giving way to that trough that's sitting along the coastline that's ushered in the sea breeze and cooler temperatures for today. these numbers taking a nosedive from yesterday's highs. in fact, yesterday we had some 70s and some 80s. today, a good 5 to 15 degrees cooler outside. and by tomorrow, even cooler and maybe some rain too. we'll talk more about that in a few minutes. let's check the roads with elizabeth. >> reporter: tomorrow morning could be
i had never even heard of that, lawrence. >> that's what we do in california, michelle. wherever we need to vote, that's where we go. it was a great day yesterday but what changes we're seeing this morning! low clouds and fog have swept back onshore. the sea breeeze is kicking in so temperatures will be a whole lot different outside today. we have some dense fog out there, as well. so watch out for that. a little misty at the coastline. some fog made its way inside the bay as well, some...
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population. 37% in california. the bay area is about 22% latino. >> last night, president obama earned much more of the hispanic vote than did mitt romney. >> why do you that is? >> at the end of the day, i think republicans need to do a better job laying out that the key to economic opportunity is economic growth and is jobs. >> reporter: ted cruz is a republican. the new u.s. senator-elect from texas. he believes his party needs to start reaching out to latinos starting with immigration reform that includes paths to citizenship. he also believes it's time for a change in tone. >> the values in the hispanic community are fundamentally conservative. but you have to have candidates that connect with that community in a real genuine way and this communicates that the values between the candidate and the community are one and the same. >> reporter: how much growing influence do latino voters have? the especially is glaring in the key swing states of florida, colorado and nevada where registered hispanic voters have in
population. 37% in california. the bay area is about 22% latino. >> last night, president obama earned much more of the hispanic vote than did mitt romney. >> why do you that is? >> at the end of the day, i think republicans need to do a better job laying out that the key to economic opportunity is economic growth and is jobs. >> reporter: ted cruz is a republican. the new u.s. senator-elect from texas. he believes his party needs to start reaching out to latinos...
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in california, the average much higher at $3.98. and, of course, san francisco is still holding the distinction for the nation's highest gas price at $4.05. ouch. >>> in today's healthwatch, a new study finds multivitamins don't protect men from heart disease. cbs reporter edward lawrence shows us why you just can't beat a healthy diet and lifestyle. >> reporter: michael thompson takes a multivitamin every day. >> in my 20s when i wasn't eating healthy and needed an extra vitamin to cover everything. >> reporter: many people hope multivitamins will keep them healthy. a new study says they don't protect against major cardiovascular events. >> didn't effect the rate of centering a cardiovascular event. >> reporter: the research published in the journal of the american medical associationed to nearly 15,000 healthy male doctors. after 11 years there was no difference between those who received fakes and real vitamins. multivitamins are the most common dietary supplement in the u.s. a third of adults take them. doctors say taking multiv
in california, the average much higher at $3.98. and, of course, san francisco is still holding the distinction for the nation's highest gas price at $4.05. ouch. >>> in today's healthwatch, a new study finds multivitamins don't protect men from heart disease. cbs reporter edward lawrence shows us why you just can't beat a healthy diet and lifestyle. >> reporter: michael thompson takes a multivitamin every day. >> in my 20s when i wasn't eating healthy and needed an extra...
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. >>> support is growing to end california's death penalty. but backers of prop 34 still lack the majority needed to pass it. a new field poll shows 45% of california voters support the measure. that would make life in prison without parole the most severe punishment for state offenders. 38% say they oppose the measure while nearly one in five voters remains undecided. >>> the latest field poll on proposition 30 shows it could still go either way. 48% of voters are in favor governor brown's tax plan. 38% oppose with the rest still undecided. prop 30 would increase the sales tax temporarily and raise income tax for those making more than a quarter million dollars a year. if prop 30 loses, it would trigger deep cuts to public education from elementary school up to universities. >>> a man was killed while walking through a muni tunnel in san francisco today. the incident disrupted the muni metro much of the morning. cbs 5 reporter anne makovec is at the montgomery station where service is back to normal. >> reporter: a lot of commuters are thankf
. >>> support is growing to end california's death penalty. but backers of prop 34 still lack the majority needed to pass it. a new field poll shows 45% of california voters support the measure. that would make life in prison without parole the most severe punishment for state offenders. 38% say they oppose the measure while nearly one in five voters remains undecided. >>> the latest field poll on proposition 30 shows it could still go either way. 48% of voters are in favor...
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we'll visit the california >>> on election day some voters in los angeles will have to choose between two long time congressmen. as john blackstone reports their campaign is one of the most bitter and expensive in the country even though the candidates have a lot in common. >> reporter: as the election closes in brad sherman and howard berman know its time to close the deal with voters. from their names to their receding hair lines they appear so similar voters may have a hard time telling them apart. >> they have rhyming names, they are both jewish. >> reporter: jonah lowenfeld writes for the jewish journal. >> they are both liberal and their voting records are similar. >> reporter: they are both lawyers. ucla alums, family man, but above all they are both democrats. battling against each other by california's new top two primary system and redistricting. >> after redistricting wasn't there some way you guys could work this out? >> we each had a great idea what the other guy should do but the other guy didn't listen. >> the 30th congressional district isn't big enough for both of you
we'll visit the california >>> on election day some voters in los angeles will have to choose between two long time congressmen. as john blackstone reports their campaign is one of the most bitter and expensive in the country even though the candidates have a lot in common. >> reporter: as the election closes in brad sherman and howard berman know its time to close the deal with voters. from their names to their receding hair lines they appear so similar voters may have a hard...
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the shark attacked him tuesday in humboldt bay up in northern california. this is what his board looked like after the attack. he said the animal grabbed him, pulled him under and shook him all around and then stevens fought back. >> opened my eyes under water and -- and punched shark on the side of the head a couple of times until he released me. >> he says he wouldn't let the close call stop him from surfing, believe it or not. the only thing keeping him out of the water now is he needs a new surfboard and a new wet suit and he says he won't let that close call keep him from his passion of surfing. wow. >>> open season for the world famous mavericks surf contest. that's going to start on friday. it comes on the heels of the new chasing mavericks movie starring gerard butler. organizers canceled last year's event due to lack of big waves. surf season runs through march 31. >>> in the next hour, we'll get the latest labor department update on jobs. it will release its weekly report on new jobless claims. then tomorrow, the october employment report comes ou
the shark attacked him tuesday in humboldt bay up in northern california. this is what his board looked like after the attack. he said the animal grabbed him, pulled him under and shook him all around and then stevens fought back. >> opened my eyes under water and -- and punched shark on the side of the head a couple of times until he released me. >> he says he wouldn't let the close call stop him from surfing, believe it or not. the only thing keeping him out of the water now is he...
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california traffic is bad. but not as bad as we may have thought. only the 10th worst in the nation. >> almost three quarters of us still tend to drive alone to our jobs. maybe 11% of us carpool. statewide, 5% are taking public transit of some sort. >> reporter: she says there's an incentive program. >> there is a program in california, maybe not well- known. but it is the law. it's called the cash-out program. employers that do offer free parking are supposed to offer a subsidy. if you would like to take a bus instead, you're supposed to get the value of that parking space. >> is that going is happen? >> people can ask for that. >> reporter: even though the transit commute averages about 37 minutes, 10 minutes longer, than the commute of san francisco, the appeal is obvious. >> there are benefits. it's less con congestion -- congestion on the road. it's lower emissions for the air. there are benefits. >> reporter: she says women and minorities are most likely to benefit from a cash-out for parking program, because women are more likely to take publ
california traffic is bad. but not as bad as we may have thought. only the 10th worst in the nation. >> almost three quarters of us still tend to drive alone to our jobs. maybe 11% of us carpool. statewide, 5% are taking public transit of some sort. >> reporter: she says there's an incentive program. >> there is a program in california, maybe not well- known. but it is the law. it's called the cash-out program. employers that do offer free parking are supposed to offer a...
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california's going to. when you can start playing powerball and who is going to winnow matter who gets the jackpot. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, state. the upgraded status recognis 's borders >>> the united nations has overwhelmingly granted the palestinians recognition as a state. the upgraded status recognizes the palestinian state's borders before israel took land from them in 1957. it also gives the palestinians access to the international criminal court where they could file war crime charges against israel. palestinian president mahmoud abbas made his case for statehood to the united nations. >> palestine comes today to the general assembly because it believes in peace and because its people have proven in past days are in desperate need of it. >> the u.s. sides with israel saying direct talks is the only way to achieve peace. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton called the vote unfortunate and counterproductive. >>> for some, it is the end of an era and others, the end of a battle. after four decades a northe
california's going to. when you can start playing powerball and who is going to winnow matter who gets the jackpot. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, state. the upgraded status recognis 's borders >>> the united nations has overwhelmingly granted the palestinians recognition as a state. the upgraded status recognizes the palestinian state's borders before israel took land from them in 1957. it also gives the palestinians access to the international criminal court where they could file war crime charges...
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phil matier explains what that means for california's budget and yours. phil. >> reporter: basically what it means, dana, is that democrats are ruling the roost in the capital. here's what the first moves are. >> we're not going to see the 5 1/2 billion dollars of cutbacks to k through 12. >> reporter: educators however say there's still more to be done. >> it wasn't about piling a bunch of new money on schools saying we are going to make all these new investments. it was about stopping the cuts. >> reporter: let's not forget the state still faces a $3 2 billion wall of debt from past borrowing. >> we have to make sure over the next few years that we pay our bills, we invest in the right programs, but we don't go in spending like we did in the days le
phil matier explains what that means for california's budget and yours. phil. >> reporter: basically what it means, dana, is that democrats are ruling the roost in the capital. here's what the first moves are. >> we're not going to see the 5 1/2 billion dollars of cutbacks to k through 12. >> reporter: educators however say there's still more to be done. >> it wasn't about piling a bunch of new money on schools saying we are going to make all these new investments. it...
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now, thanks to california voters, senator feinstein will continue on to a fourth term. she will be joining 19 other women in the senate and that's breaking last year's election record. >> more women are running. and more women are getting elected. and the options are opening, and you know, the glass ceiling begins to crumble. >> reporter: the popular former san francisco mayor won boy a wide margin against -- won by a wide margin against elizabeth emken. she thank supporters and talked about years ahead in a divided congress. >> what i think this president has to do is begin to talk and listen -- listen -- to individual members on both sides, develop the relationships that are necessary when you have very big and difficult problems. >> reporter: feinstein will be joined again by missouri senator claire mccaskill who beat republican todd akin. akin made his mark this election with his controversial comments regarding rape that charged up several women activists groups. >> there is no way that claire mccaskill can survive. well, now what happened? you proved them wrong. >
now, thanks to california voters, senator feinstein will continue on to a fourth term. she will be joining 19 other women in the senate and that's breaking last year's election record. >> more women are running. and more women are getting elected. and the options are opening, and you know, the glass ceiling begins to crumble. >> reporter: the popular former san francisco mayor won boy a wide margin against -- won by a wide margin against elizabeth emken. she thank supporters and...
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she bought a ticket worth $23 million in the california super lotto last may. at some point, she tossed it in the glove compartment of her car and forgot about it. lotto officials say the winner's daughter spotted her picture in the paper and got ahold of her. the winner will identify herself today at a news conference 24 days ahead of the deadline. she almost missed that deadline. >> but she didn't. >> hope her daughter gets a couple of bucks. >>> believe it if you want. a fremont feline has picked barack obama to win the election. >> the cat called mr. nuts is known for his ability to predict outcomes in strange fashion in his litter box. >> why not. >> when faced with two options of boxes, romney on the right, obama on the left, mr. nuts chose to do his business on the right. it's his stamp of disapproval for the republican hopeful. mr. nuts has a short history of picking losers. owners say he foresaw the defeat of the steelers in super bowl xlv and the new england patriots the following year. >> which of course gives this cat incredible credibility. >> i wo
she bought a ticket worth $23 million in the california super lotto last may. at some point, she tossed it in the glove compartment of her car and forgot about it. lotto officials say the winner's daughter spotted her picture in the paper and got ahold of her. the winner will identify herself today at a news conference 24 days ahead of the deadline. she almost missed that deadline. >> but she didn't. >> hope her daughter gets a couple of bucks. >>> believe it if you want. a...
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you can see the rain is only making it down to extreme northern california. crescent city will see some rage. ukaih will see some rain but not san francisco not the bay area because high pressure is building in. it's building in from the south and west. so we're still getting some of the cloud cover from the front but not the rainfall. as it gets bigger and stronger it's going to kind of act like a bouncer and the only thing it's going to let in through the front door is sunshine. everything else is going to go up to british columbia. high pressure is not going to move, our weather is not going to change. it's all about the 70s this weekend, mainly sunny skies, record highs possible on monday and tuesday and the rain stays away for at least five or six straight days. 70s tomorrow. livermore 76. mountain view beautiful day sunshine 73 degrees. your extended forecast low 80s inland on sunday, mid- 80s possible on monday and tuesday. near the bay we're talking about mid- to upper 70s, sunday, monday and for election day even 70s at the coast. wednesday a little
you can see the rain is only making it down to extreme northern california. crescent city will see some rage. ukaih will see some rain but not san francisco not the bay area because high pressure is building in. it's building in from the south and west. so we're still getting some of the cloud cover from the front but not the rainfall. as it gets bigger and stronger it's going to kind of act like a bouncer and the only thing it's going to let in through the front door is sunshine. everything...
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california is going all in. when you can buy your first powerball ticket next. >>> we got surprising numbers today that show america's economy is growing faster than we thought. what's causing the surge? we'll look at that tonight on the "cbs evening news." someone who walked into this store in phoenix, arizona cd >>> ticket comes out of here. and it was that simple for somebody to win 200 whatever million they won. >> yeah. this much we know. somebody who walked into that store in phoenix, arizona is a multimillionaire. the other winning ticket for powerball sold in dearborn, missouri. the winners haven't come forward so we don't know how many people are splitting the prize. the jackpot reached $580 million before last night's drawing. and with the powerball saga being the talk of the nation, californians may feel left out. but a vote came down to sell starting lottery tickets in california in april. cbs 5 reporter anne makovec reports. >> every week twice a week super lotto, megaand even fantasy also. i try my
california is going all in. when you can buy your first powerball ticket next. >>> we got surprising numbers today that show america's economy is growing faster than we thought. what's causing the surge? we'll look at that tonight on the "cbs evening news." someone who walked into this store in phoenix, arizona cd >>> ticket comes out of here. and it was that simple for somebody to win 200 whatever million they won. >> yeah. this much we know. somebody who...